Effect of Musculoskeletal Disorders on HealthRelated Quality of Life of Light Engineering Maintenance Personnel

Abstract Objective: To determine the impact of musculoskeletal disorders on quality of life of patients visiting Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Method and Material: A cross sectional survey conducted in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from September 2018 to March 2019 using a validated EQ-5D quality of life scale. The survey questionnaire was attended by 377 respondents having variety of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). EQ-5D can be effectively used for assessing the quality of life and health status using the VAS pain scale. Results: There were total 377 respondents. Mean age of the participants was 35.9 ± 12.5 years. Out of 377 participants, 204 (54.1%) were male, while 173 (45.9%) were female. Muscular weakness was the most commonly encountered problem (40.6%), followed by muscle stiffness (13.0%) and adhesive capsulitis (10.3%). The remaining respondents were having different kinds of MSDs. Patients with MSDs were having significantly moderately low score on EQ-5D. Conclusion: The finding of this study suggests that MSDs have negative impact on quality of life and health status of the sufferers. Individuals having any sort of MSDs should seek proper care in order to improve their quality of life, health status and work performance. Key words: Musculoskeletal Diseases, Health, Quality of Life, visual analog scales, Cross Sectional Studies. Continuou....

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The Association between Musculoskeletal Disorders and Quality of Life

Journal of Trauma & Treatment ◽

10.4172/2167-1222.1000e101 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 01 (01) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Paraskevi Theofilou ◽

Helen Panagiotaki

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Percepção da qualidade de vida em portadores de distúrbios osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho/ Perception of quality of life in patients with work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Ciência Cuidado e Saúde ◽

10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v15i3.29157 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 482 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Giselle Santana Dosea ◽

Cristiane Da Costa da Cunha Oliveira ◽

Sônia Oliveira Lima

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Perception Of Quality

Os Distúrbios Osteomusculares Relacionados ao Trabalho (DORT) são doenças crônicas causadas pelo trabalho extenuante, sem pausas, com posturas incorretas e movimentos repetitivos. Estudos mostram que portadores de doenças crônicas tendem a ter uma baixa qualidade de vida. Sendo assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a percepção da qualidade de vida de portadores de DORT no Estado de Sergipe, Brasil. A amostra foi composta por 17 trabalhadores aludidos nos Centros de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador do referido estado, no ano de 2013, os quais foram voluntários e responderam a um roteiro de entrevista elaborada pelos autores da pesquisa, e gravadas em áudio. Os resultados foram categorizados e descritos através da análise de conteúdo, o que permitiu a observação de que todos os aspectos de qualidade de vida demonstraram-se negativos. Considera-se que os trabalhadores avaliados nesta pesquisa possuem uma percepção negativa da qualidade de vida, o que influencia, também negativamente, no processo saúde e doença dos indivíduos.

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Health-Related Quality of Life and Cost–Utility Analysis of Employees With Musculoskeletal Disorders Receiving Vocational Physiotherapy

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.1177/2165079920935842 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 68 (10) ◽

pp. 476-479

Author(s):

Laran Chetty

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Cost Utility ◽

Cost Utility Analysis ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Utility Analysis ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

The Cost

Background: The purpose of this project was to evaluate both health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cost-utility associated with care for employees with musculoskeletal disorders who received vocational physiotherapy at a North London National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. Methods: A pre- and post-physiotherapy EuroQol 5 Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire was administered to employees presenting to the vocational physiotherapy service (VPS) with musculoskeletal disorders. The cost-utility analysis of the physiotherapy service was calculated using cost data provided by VPS billing information and benefits measured using Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs). Findings: Overall, there was a significant improvement in the EQ-5D index from baseline to discharge in all HRQoL domains. The visual analog scale (VAS) improved from a mean of 31.5 (SD = 18.3) at baseline to 73.2 (SD = 18.5) at discharge. A cost-utility analysis indicated that the VPS would continue to be cost-effective until the cost per employee increased by 82.5%. Conclusion/Application to Practice: The project supports integration of vocational physiotherapy services into an occupational health department.

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Work Ability and Quality of Life in Patients with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17093310 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 3310

Author(s):

Yi-Fang Chang ◽

Chang-Ming Yeh ◽

Shu-Ling Huang ◽

Chi-Chung Ho ◽

Ren-Hau Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Work Ability ◽

Personal Characteristics ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Relationship

This study aimed to investigate level of work ability and quality of life (QOL) as well as the relationship between them among patients suffering from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in Taiwan. A cross-sectional study design with continuous sampling and a questionnaire were used to obtain the research data. Controlling for personal characteristics, pain, psychological distress, and social support, multiple linear regressions were adopted to explore the relationship between work ability and overall QOL. Further analyses were also made to clarify the relationships between work ability and each domain of QOL. In total, 165 patients with WMSDs were recruited. Compared with general workers, the participants reported a lower level of work ability and overall QOL. Work ability was significantly associated with overall QOL when covariates were controlled. Among the four domains of QOL, work ability was significantly associated with both the physical and psychological domains. The conclusion was that work ability is a definite factor of QOL for patients with WMSDs; the essence of work ability may be beyond economic function or social support. Strategies to help workers with WMSDs enhance their work ability to fit their new or temporary jobs would be beneficial to their QOL.

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